Performance specifications including:
- Temperature ranges from 85°C down to -55°C
- High shock and vibration
- Environmental sealing
- High bandwidth servo response
- Vacuum and radiation exposure
- Batteryless absolute position
- Revision control
- Lot tracking
- ESD prevention programs
- Electronic soldering and assembly certifications
- Conformal coatings
- 100% acceptance testing
- FAA 8130-9 (Statement of Conformity) process
- Working with FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) to attain Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) certification.

– Phil Eaton, Armadillo Aerospace


Introducing New R-Series Actuators
Designed for the demanding shock and vibration environments of the new-space industry, the R-Series actuators from Ultra Motion leverage years of heritage in high reliability actuator design for spaceflight applications. Using Ultra Motion’s flight proven, patented Phase Index absolute position sensor, the R-Series provides high resolution absolute position feedback in the most extreme environments and with uncontested mass, economy, and power density. The R-Series actuators are the perfect solution for high reliability new-space and aerospace applications such as thrust vector control, throttle control, and fin control.
- Dual Redundant Absolute Position Feedback
- Forces up to 1200 lbf peak
- Speeds up to 2.5 in/s
- Stroke up to 3.5 inches
- Mass < 3.0 lbm
The R-Series is a modular platform allowing for application specific requirements to easily be met, such as Mighty Mouse connectors, specific mounting arrangements, variations in force/speed, etc. Contact Ultra Motion engineering for more details.